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Barry Newton

Cleveland,TX

Summary

Highly trained pipefitter offering excellent skills in managing teams and running and installing piping systems. Pursing a position that involves supervising and coordinating pipefitting projects, ensuring quality installations, and maintaining a safe work environment while meeting project deadlines and budget constraints. Dedicated pipefitter with background in job coordination and worksite setup. Knowledgeable in safety processes, regulations and pipe selection. Offering successful career history comprising more than 15 years.


Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Pipefitter Forman

Straus Systems Inc.
02.2023 - 12.2023
  • Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
  • Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
  • Brazing and soldering piping.
  • Fabricated and installed new piping systems.
  • Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
  • Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified proper personnel to facilitate resolutions.
  • Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
  • Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
  • Optimized supply levels to keep stock within ideal parameters for expected needs.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
  • Keep watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
  • Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
  • Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root cause of any identified faults.
  • Fabrication and installation of carbon steel, copper, pvc and other materials.

Pipefitter Foreman

Way Engineering
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Verified inventory computations by comparing to physical counts of stock and investigating discrepancies or adjusting errors.
  • Utilizing material handling equipment to transport product to shipping locations of delivery platforms.
  • Documented actions by completing forms, reports, logs and records.
  • Directed warehouse team in stocking merchandise, pulling orders.
  • Trained personnel on all fittings and pipe type and size.

Pipefitter

MLN
12.2021 - 06.2022
  • Increased efficiency by collaborating with team members to install, assemble and repair piping systems in various construction projects.
  • Enhanced safety by conducting regular inspections of tools and equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and functionality.
  • Reduced project completion time by interpreting blueprints, sketches, and specifications to accurately plan pipefitting installations.
  • Improved workflow with efficient pipe system modifications, including cutting, threading, welding, and soldering components as needed.

Pipefitter Foreman

Letsos Company
03.2021 - 11.2021
  • Reading blueprints to determine appropriate materials and equipment for each project.
  • Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of material required.
  • Worked with certified pipe welders by providing accurate pipe preparation and fitting.
  • Obtained precise results by performing accurate hydrotesting.
  • Prepared detailed records of all project task from start to finish.

Apprentice to Pipefitter Forman

Graco Mechanical
01.2010 - 12.2020
  • Stick welding, tig welding, soldering and brazing in school and on the job.
  • Constructed various types of pipe joints for high and low pressure systems, including threading, brazing and soldering.
  • Installed heating and AC equipment.
  • Inspected worksites to survey for potential hazards or safety concerns.
  • Studied project specifications to plan sequence and schedule for pipe installations.
  • Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
  • Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
  • Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
  • Recorded job supplies, parts, equipment and employee hours.
  • Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained all team members on prevention measures.
  • Worked successfully with diverse groups of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our project.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.

Education

Pre-associates Degree - Pipefitting

JATC Local 211
Houston, TX
05.2013

Skills

  • Installing piping systems
  • Specification Interpretation
  • Line designs
  • Isometric drawing
  • Lining out men per jobs and schedule
  • Ordering material
  • Procedure adhering
  • Welding procedures
  • Tubing bending, soldering, brazing
  • Layout and measuring
  • Hand and power tools
  • Attention to detail
  • Cultural awareness
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • OCHA 30

Timeline

Pipefitter Forman

Straus Systems Inc.
02.2023 - 12.2023

Pipefitter Foreman

Way Engineering
06.2022 - 12.2022

Pipefitter

MLN
12.2021 - 06.2022

Pipefitter Foreman

Letsos Company
03.2021 - 11.2021

Apprentice to Pipefitter Forman

Graco Mechanical
01.2010 - 12.2020

Pre-associates Degree - Pipefitting

JATC Local 211

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